Square Two - Forgotten Gem Hidden Treasures Blanket Crochet Along in West Yorkshire Spinners - Downloadable PDF

Square Two: Forgotten Gem – Hidden Treasures Blanket Crochet Along by Anna Nikipirowicz for West Yorkshire Spinners

Square Two, titled Forgotten Gem, is the second instalment in the Hidden Treasures Blanket Crochet Along, a free downloadable PDF pattern designed by Anna Nikipirowicz for West Yorkshire Spinners. This intermediate-level crochet pattern produces a beautifully textured square that forms part of a larger, heirloom-inspired blanket project. Whether you are working the two-colour version (approximately 75 x 75 cm) or the multi-colour version (approximately 75 x 98 cm), this square contributes rich visual depth and tactile interest to the finished piece.

About the Hidden Treasures Blanket Crochet Along

The Hidden Treasures Blanket is a full crochet-along (CAL) series from West Yorkshire Spinners, with each square in the collection named after a precious or nostalgic object. The five squares in the series are:

• Square One – Cherished Charm
• Square Two – Forgotten Gem
• Square Three – Precious Locket
• Square Four – Trinket Box
• Square Five – Enchanted Mirror

Together, these squares are joined in a making-up stage to create the complete Hidden Treasures Blanket. Each square is released as a separate downloadable PDF, and West Yorkshire Spinners has also produced accompanying video tutorials on their YouTube channel to support crocheters through each stage of the project.

What Is Being Made

The Forgotten Gem square is a standalone crochet motif that, when combined with the other four squares in the series, forms a stunning decorative blanket. It is classified as an accessory project and is suitable for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable working with post stitches and following multi-step stitch patterns. The finished square is generously sized, making it a substantial and satisfying piece to work on its own or as part of the full blanket.

Key Techniques Used

The defining technique in the Forgotten Gem square is the use of front post and back post trebles. These post stitches are a hallmark of textured crochet and are worked by inserting the hook around the post (the vertical stem) of a stitch in the row below, rather than into the top of the stitch as usual. This creates raised, three-dimensional ridges and cables on the fabric surface, giving the square its distinctive jewel-like, sculptural quality.

• Front post trebles (FPtr) – worked by inserting the hook from front to back around the post of a stitch, creating a raised ridge on the right side of the fabric.
• Back post trebles (BPtr) – worked by inserting the hook from back to front around the post of a stitch, pushing the stitch to the wrong side and creating depth and contrast in the texture.
• Repeating stitch patterns – the pattern uses bracket notation to indicate repeated sequences, building a consistent and symmetrical design across the square.
• Colour work – the pattern offers both a two-colour and a multi-colour version, allowing crocheters to personalise their blanket and experiment with colour placement within the textured design.

Stitches Used

The Forgotten Gem square draws on a focused set of crochet stitches, making it an excellent project for intermediate crocheters looking to build confidence with post stitch techniques:

• Double crochet (dc) – referred to in UK terminology; equivalent to the US single crochet (sc). This foundational stitch is used to build the base fabric and frame the textured elements.
• Treble crochet – the taller stitch used in the front post and back post variations that create the raised texture throughout the square.
• Chain (ch) – used for foundation chains and chain spaces (ch-sp) within the pattern construction.
• Front post treble and back post treble – the signature stit